Linn Kolektor Stereo Amplifier User Manual
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1. To save the new input names SRC Press and hold down SRC front panel until the progress bar display is complete The KOLEKTOR Preamplifier will then return to normal operation with the new input names you have defined Note that if you release SRC before the progress bar is complete you will return to input naming mode Changing user options SWITCH ON VOL POWER l u RI LI The KOLEKTOR provides 12 user options to allow you to change the way the unit operates to suit your personal preferences To change the user options Switch off the KOLEKTOR using the power switch on the front panel Press and hold down VOL front panel and switch on the power again Keep VOL held down until the progress bar display is complete and the display shows Options The display will then change to show the first user option and its value In each case the display shows the option number on the left and the option value on the right To choose a specific user option Press VOL front panel until the display shows the number of the user option you want to change together with its current value Each time you press the key the display shows the next user option stepping back to user option 1 after user option 12 VOL bl VOODI To change the value of the currently displayed user option Press VOL front panel to step through the va2. Using the handset oooooccoccnocionicncnnnnoninncanans 13 Switching on and off 14 Selecting a source miimmmemenne 14 Changing the volume niimieimems 15 Changing the balance 0 0 0 eects 16 Changing the bass and treble eee eee eects 17 Recording a source oo eee cece eects eeeeeeeeees 18 Customising the KOLEKTOR 19 Configuring the inputs cee eee 19 Changing user Options mesms 22 User options mmeeenes 24 Factory default settings unn 26 Troubleshooting and maintenance ene 27 Troubleshooting mmmese 27 Maintenance occcccoccccncnnocnnnnnncnnnonaraninnnos 28 Technical information Specifications eeereoene 30 Copyright and acknowledgements Copyright O Linn Products Limited Linn Products Limited Floors Road Waterfoot Glasgow G76 OEP Scotland United Kingdom All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written consent of the publisher Printed in the United Kingdom KOLEKTOR is a trademark of Linn Products Limited The information in this manual
3. Press Q front panel to display the current balance setting Then use and front panel to set the balance as required Alternatively press BAL L or R handset While you are adjusting the balance the display will show the current balance setting and the BALANCE indicator will be lit BALANCE FULLY LEFT CENTRE POSITION FULLY RIGHT While you are adjusting the balance press to restore the balance towards the centre position Changing the bass and treble The KOLEKTOR has individual bass and treble controls to allow you to adjust the sound to suit a wide range of speakers sources and room acoustics 5 4 To change the bass or treble Press 6 or 6 front panel to display the current bass or treble setting respectively Then use R and front panel to set the bass Bass or treble as required Alternatively press BASS or BASS handset to set the bass or TREB or TREB handset to set the treble You can change the bass and treble from 7 maximum cut through 0 level to 7 maximum lift After adjusting the bass or treble the display will revert to normal after a delay While you are adjusting bass or treble pressing 6 or 6 will restore the value towards zero Recording a source The KOLEKTOR allows you to record from any source to the tape output and lock the source so that you cannot accidentally select another source while recording To set up a recording Firs
4. outputs 3002 Tape output 1002 Gain Line inputs 10dB maximum Phono input 45dB maximum at 1kHz Tape output OdB from line inputs 36dB from phono input at 1kHz Gain control range 60dB in 1dB steps Response adjustments Bass 10dB at 40Hz Treble 10dB at 20kHz Index Keys key 12 16 6 key 12 17 and 6 keys 12 16 17 SX key 12 16 key 12 17 A acknowledgements vii audio module 2 B BAL L and R keys 16 balance changing 16 BALANCE indicator 17 bass and treble controls 3 4 17 BASS and BASS keys 17 C cleaning 28 computer control 5 computer interface module 4 configuring inputs 20 connections 8 headphones 9 mains supply 10 phono source 9 power amplifier 9 sources 8 connections continued tape recorder 9 control module 3 copyright vii F factory default settings 26 front panel 11 fuse replacement iii 7 handset 13 headphones connecting 2 9 Eu 31 infra red sensor 7 inputs configuring 19 resetting 26 introduction 1 K key functions 12 KOLEKTOR description 2 special features 4 L Linn Interconnect cables 9 LOCK indicator 18 locking a recording 18 M mains plugs i mains supply connecting 10 voltage selection 6 maintenance 28 modules audio 2 control 3 RS232 4 MUTE indicator 16 muting the sound 16 E phono input positioning 7 phono source connecting 9 using 19 positioning 7 power amplifier connecti
5. y PRESET STORE 4 INDEX gt appropriate input if you use the handset to control 4A LA dl a Linn CD player or tuner For more information about selecting this option see U4 in User options Y page 24 Switching on and off To switch on To switch the KOLEKTOR on press the power button on the front panel uses When you first switch on the KOLEKTOR the display shows the name of the currently selected source and the input number it To customise the display operation see U2 U9 and U10 in User options page 24 Selecting a source The KOLEKTOR is initially set up to provide the following 10 sources Input Display Handset button Description 1 cd CD CD player 2 Eu TUNER Tuner 3 EP TAPE Tape deck 4 Au AUX Auxiliary 5 En TV Television 6 Cr VIDEO Video Cassette Recorder 7 SE SAT Satellite 8 ch CABLE Cable 9 dd DVD DVD player 10 id LASER LaserDisc player If you prefer you can configure each input to use any of 12 different display names and handset buttons For more information see Configuring the inputs page 19 To select a source Press SRC or SRC front panel or handset until the display shows the source you want to select or hold down SRC or SRC to step guickly between sources SRC SRC When you step between inputs the volume will fade down and then back up If the volume is becoming too high pressing VOL or VOL wi
6. 3 LINN KOLEKTOR PREAMPLIFIER OWNERS MANUAL Important safety information AN A Explanation of symbols used in this manual and on the product This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltages within the enclosure of sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important maintenance and servicing information in the instruction and service manuals CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING ATTENTION UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MEME TYPE DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE ATTENTION DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE MAINS PLUGS This appliance is supplied with a non rewireable mains plug for the intended country Replacement mains leads can be obtained from your Linn retailer Should you need to change the plug please dispose of it carefully A plug with bared conductors is dangerous if engaged in a live socket The Brown wire must be connected to the Live Line supply pin The Blue wire must be connected to the Neutral supply pin The
7. 6 Enable IR Control Enables disables infra red control of the 0 Disabled product 1 Enabled Number Name Description Values U7 RC5 Amplifier Configures the amplifier address 0 16 Address Leave at 16 for KOLEKTOR handset 1 19 U8 Enable Unity Gain Enables an input as a unity gain input 0 Disabled For use with an external surround sound 1 Input 1 processor 2 Input 2 3 Input 3 4 Input 4 5 Input 5 6 Input 6 7 Input 7 8 Input 8 9 Input 9 10 Input 10 U9 Default Display Defines the display after the time out 0 Maintain period specified by U10 After a further 1 Volume time out period U2 defines the display 2 Balance 3 Bass 4 Treble 5 Source name 6 Source number 7 Source name number U10 Time Out Period Specifies the display time out period used 0 2 seconds by U9 1 5 seconds 2 10 seconds 3 15 seconds 4 20 seconds U11 Volume Control Defines how volume and balance change on 0 Fade volume balance MUTE and source switching 1 Step volume balance U12 RS232 Command Enables disables RS232 commands 0 Disable Interface 1 Enable Factory default settings SWITCH ON VOL POWER LOODA The KOLEKTOR Preamplifier provides a Reset to Factory Defaults option which allows you to reset the unit back to its factory settings This restores the user options to their initial values and resets the inputs to their initial source names To reset th
8. Green Yellow wire must be connected to the Earth Ground supply pin Please contact your retailer or a competent electrician if you are in any doubt 6a 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read instructions Read the safety and operating instructions before operating the appliance Retain instructions Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference Heed warnings Observe all warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions Follow instructions Follow all operating and use instructions Water and moisture Do not use the appliance near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like Carts and stands Use only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer An appliance and cart combination should be used with care Ouick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn Wall or ceiling mounting Mount to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer Ventilation Site the appliance so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the appliance should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the
9. PHONO INPUT WARNING The KOLEKTOR should be switched off before connecting or disconnecting any of the plugs on the rear panel or you may generate surges which could damage other components in your hi fi system Connecting the sources The KOLEKTOR provides line level RCA phono input connections for up to ten sources labelled 1 to 10 on the back panel We recommend using high guality leads such as Linn Interconnect cables These are directional and should be connected so that the arrow points from the source component towards the KOLEKTOR Connecting a phono source Instead of using input 1 for a line level source you can configure the KOLEKTOR so that this input is suitable for the much lower level output provided by a moving magnet phono cartridge For information about configuring this input see the section Configuring the inputs page 19 Connecting a tape recorder To make recordings in conjunction with the KOLEKTOR connect the TAPE OUT sockets to the line inputs of the tape deck Connect the line outputs from the tape deck to any pair of input sockets on the KOLEKTOR input 3 is initially configured as TAPE for playback Connecting to a power amplifier To connect the KOLEKTOR to a power amplifier connect one pair of the line outputs from the KOLEKTOR to the line inputs of the power amplifier The KOLEKTOR provides three sets of outputs to allow you to use multiple power amplifiers in conjunction with multi amplifier or
10. RECORD Lock and unlock the current input to avoid accidentally changing the input while recording VOL and VOL Adjust the volume 6 Select the bass Select the balance 6 Select the treble 9 and 6 Adjust the bass balance or treble selection Using the handset The KOLEKTOR is supplied with a handset for remote control and this provides access to all of LINN the functions available from the front panel In KOLEKTOR HANDSET addition it provides keys to allow you to select each of the sources directly with a single key press E e m D u The keys are arranged into logical groups and the 3 m E illustration opposite shows the function of each la W VIDEO La u roup of keys PREAMPLIFIER group y SAT CABLE BASS ooo KEYS DD LASI C 5 The keys on the lower half of the handset allow DAT PHONO RECORD MUTE p ou to control a Linn CD player or tuner The e me 7 ae 1 2 3 OPEN source operated by the number keys depends on Ew ML A MA DM which type of source was last controlled by the NUMBER TA ni handset If the number keys appear not to work KEYS m m first press a Linn CD player or tuner key to 0 DISPLAY STOP aa indicate which source you want to control y BAND REPEAT RANDOM PEE y C TUNE Hd SKIP gt gt 7 SNRA a alo ka Note that you can configure the KOLEKTOR gt 4A SEARCH PP Preamplifier so that it will automatically select the KEYS a al KEYS p
11. active speakers The KOLEKTOR is ideal for use with any of the Linn high performance power amplifiers including the LK85 LK140 LK240 or KLOUT Connecting headphones You can connect a pair of headphones to the headphone socket on the front panel of the KOLEKTOR which is fed from a dedicated internal headphone amplifier Switch your power amplifier off to mute your loudspeakers Connecting the mains supply Connect the mains lead to the KOLEKTOR and plug it into a suitable power outlet Using the KOLEKTOR This chapter gives general information about using the KOLEKTOR Using the front panel We designed the KOLEKTOR to be as simple as possible to operate The front panel display gives clear information about what you are doing and although there are many sophisticated features all the most commonly used ones require only one or two key presses The illustrations on the next page explain the function of each of the front panel keys and the meaning of the different parts of the display CURRENT SOURCE NAME AND INPUT MUTE SOURCE jam ADJUST BASS BALANCE OR TREBLE SELECT BASS SELECT TREBLE SELECT BALANCE x MUTE NEXT REDUCE SOURCE VOLUME PREVIOUS RECORD INCREASE SOURCE SOURCE VOLUME The function of each key is explained in the following table Press this key To do this RK Mute or unmute the sound SRC and SRC Select the previous next source
12. cal retailer Fuse ratings See specifications section Mains voltage operating range See specifications section Warning The power supply may be destroyed if a unit designed for 115V is connected to 230V CE Declaration of Conformity Linn Products Ltd declare that this product is in conformance with the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and Electromagnetic Compatibility 89 336 EEC as amended by 92 31 EEC and 93 68 EEC The conformity of the designated product with the provisions of Directive number 73 23 EEC LVD is proved by full compliance with the following standards Standard number Date ofissue Test type EN60065 1993 General reguirements Marking lonizing Heating under normal conditions Shock hazards under normal operating conditions Insulation reguirements Fault conditions Mechanical strength Parts connected to the mains supply Components Terminal devices External flexible cords Electrical connections and mechanical fixings The conformity of the designated product with the provisions of Directive number 89 336 EEC EMC is proved by full compliance with the following standards Standard number Date of issue Test type EN55013 1994 Conducted emissions EN55013 1994 Absorbed emissions EN60555 2 1987 Harmonics EN60555 3 1987 Voltage fluctuations EN55020 1994 Immunity FCC notice NOTE This eguipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rul
13. e KOLEKTOR Switch off the KOLEKTOR using the power switch on the front panel Press and hold down VOL front panel and switch on the power again Keep VOL held down until the display shows init The KOLEKTOR Preamplifier will then return to normal operation with the default settings as shown underlined in the previous table Troubleshooting and maintenance Troubleshooting Occasionally you may find that your KOLEKTOR fails to respond in the way you expect when you press a key This will often be because you have pressed a key you did not intend to which makes your KOLEKTOR behave in an unfamiliar or unexpected way The following is a list of symptoms and cures There is no sound from the speakers Check that the MUTE indicator is not lit Check that your audio source is actually playing and that the correct source is selected I cannot change sources Check that the LOCK indicator is not displayed If necessary unlock the source by pressing the RECORD button Poor response to handset commands Direct sunlight halogen lamps and fluorescent bulbs can seriously interfere with infra red handset reception Placing the KOLEKTOR in the vicinity of any of these sources of interference can affect the response to handset commands Unexpected response to direct source keys or power up commands If the KOLEKTOR behaves in an unexpected way during power up check the values set in your user options Certain user
14. eadphone amplifier drives high guality headphones with no compromises to the main audio path The precision egualised low noise phono stage is fully integrated and electronically switched avoiding any mechanical connections in the sensitive phono signal path It is unusual to have tone controls in a preamplifier of this performance level However the controls in the KOLEKTOR are very different from conventional bass and treble controls which cause extreme distortion to the audio signal The bass control in the KOLEKTOR has its maximum effect around 40Hz and the treble control at 20kHz These are at the extremes of the audio band and are intended as subtle refinements to the playback system used to compensate for smaller loudspeakers a small room ora lightly furnished acoustically bright room When set to flat they are transparent to the audio signal Control module The control module is compact versatile and powerful This power makes the KOLEKTOR very easy to use and gives you many facilities not possible in a conventional preamplifier We have been using microprocessors in our preamplifiers from the very first one we built the LK1 The KOLEKTOR has two microprocessors one does all the work and the other looks after the process of loading the software into the main processor As we are obsessive about preserving the signal integrity through our products we take extreme care to prevent any noise escaping from the c
15. es These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This eguipment generates uses and can radiate radio freguency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur ina particular installation If this eguipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the eguipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Contents Introduction a 1 Your Linn KOLEKTOR cccconncccccnccnnnnnnnncccnnnnnnnnon 2 Special features of the KOLEKTOR emnemeneneeei 4 Setting up the KOLEKTOR 6 UNpPaGKINGA i sccsa centers okassiga v sa 6 Positioning the KOLEKTOR immmtere 7 Connecting the KOLEKTOR m imemnmeneenmese 8 Using the KOLEKTOR 11 Using the front panel mmeeese 11
16. flow of air through the ventilation openings Heat Site the appliance away from heat sources such as radiators heaters stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat Power sources Connect the appliance to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or marked on the appliance Grounding or polarisation Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarised or grounding type plug A polarised plug has two blades with one wider than the other A rounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Power cord protection Route power cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs power sockets and at the point where they exit from the appliance Protective attachment plug As a safety feature the product is eguipped with an attachment plug containing overload protection See the instruction manual about resetting or replacing the plug Should the plug need replacing ensure that a replacement is used which has the same overload protection as the original Cleaning The product should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer Power lines An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines Outdo
17. imum enjoyment possible To do that you need to know exactly how to get the best out of your KOLEKTOR Preamplifier and that is what this manual is all about In the next few pages you will find out everything you need to know about how to set up the KOLEKTOR Preamplifier and how to use it to get the best possible results We hope that you will spend a few minutes getting to know the KOLEKTOR Preamplifier well and will keep on experimenting and above all enjoying it Your Linn KOLEKTOR As the name implies we intended the KOLEKTOR to gather together the signals from the ever increasing number of sound sources and control them with high guality direct signal handling and a simple flexible control system There are two main modules in the KOLEKTOR audio and control In addition an optional RS232 computer interface module is available Audio module The audio module carries the input and output sockets the audio circuitry and the power supplies In all our products we make the audio path as short simple and direct as possible A smaller circuit works better and picks up less noise The KOLEKTOR audio path contains high precision solid state switches and an electronic gain control The amplification uses low noise low distortion precision operational amplifiers AIl the components are surface mounted keeping the signal path as short as possible and minimising the number of contacts A separate h
18. is fitted If the fuse cover is missing do not use the plug Contact your Linn retailer to obtain a replacement fuse cover Fuses are for fire protection and do not protect against electric shock Mains plug replacement Should your mains plug need replacing and you are competent to do this proceed as follows If you are in doubt contact your Linn retailer or a competent electrician a Disconnect the plug from the mains supply b Cut off the plug and dispose of it safely A plug with bared conductors is dangerous if engaged in a live socket c Only fit a 13 Amp BS1363A approved plug with a 5 Amp fuse d The cable wire colours or a letter will be marked at the connection points of most quality plugs Attach the wires securely to their respective points The Brown wire must go to the Live pin the Blue wire must go to the Neutral pin and the Green Yellow wire must go to the Earth pin e Before replacing the plug top ensure that the cable restraint is holding the outer sheath of the cable firmly and that the wires are correctly connected WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Replacing the fuse Should the mains fuse blow replace it only with an equivalent part The fuse holder is located just below the mains inlet socket To replace the fuse disconnect the product from the mains supply Using a flat blade screwdriver remove and replace the fuse If the fuse blows a second time there is a fault in the product Contact your lo
19. is furnished for informational use only is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Linn Products Limited Linn Products Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual This manual was produced by Human Computer Interface Ltd Cambridge England viii TOR nnK Introduction With the Linn KOLEKTOR you will hear the sources in your hi fi system at their best Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Linn KOLEKTOR Preamplifier We believe that good music is not a luxury but a necessity and we at Linn have dedicated the last twenty five years to making sure that our customers are given the best possible experience of the music they love In other words we take music seriously which is why we dedicate ourselves to building hi fi which sets the highest possible standards in bringing music to life within your home The KOLEKTOR draws on Linn s experience of building the ultimate hi fi components to create a preamplifier that takes advantage of state of the art technology to deliver unprecedented audio performance With the capability of handling up to ten input sources including a moving magnet phono input the KOLEKTOR is the ideal choice as the heart of any hi fi system With the Linn KOLEKTOR you will hear the sources in your hi fi system at their best and we want to make sure that you get the max
20. led from a PC For more information about the PC interface and details of the upgrade please contact your Linn dealer Setting up the KOLEKTOR This chapter explains how to unpack your KOLEKTOR and how to set it up with your other hi fi components Unpacking The KOLEKTOR is supplied complete with the following accessories e The KOLEKTOR handset e A mains lead e Mains fuses e This manual 6 We recommend you retain the packaging in case you need to transport the KOLEKTOR at a later date WARNING Do not connect the mains supply until you have verified that the KOLEKTOR Preamplifier is set to the correct voltage for your mains supply The KOLEKTOR is factory set for a 230 volts mains supply and must not be connected to a mains supply before it is adjusted for your om i local voltage and fitted with the appropriate fuses To set the i voltage slide the voltage selector on the back panel of the unit to 9 9 7 m Sa 1 display the correct setting for your country e 230V for countries with 230V or 240V supplies e e 115V for countries with 100V or 115V supplies Replacing the fuses The KOLEKTOR Preamplifier reguires two fuses To replace the fuses first identify the correct fuses for your local voltage see Specifications page 30 for the fuse ratings The fuse compartment is located below the mains inlet on the back panel To replace the fuses pull open the compa
21. ll immediately stop the volume fading up To select a source directly from the handset Press the appropriate source key eg CD If you have given several sources the same name pressing the corresponding source key will step through those sources in seguence For example if you have set up two CD players connected to inputs 1 and 2 pressing the CD handset button will select them in turn and the display will showed tanded e Changing the volume The volume balance bass and treble settings are normally the same for all inputs They are restored to their previous settings when you switch the KOLEKTOR on with the volume limited to 15 If you wish to change this see U1 U3 and U5 in User options page 24 VOL VOL To change the volume Press VOL or VOL front panel or handset or hold down the corresponding key to decrease or increase the volume continuously You can change the volume in precise steps of 1dB from 0 to 60 To display the current volume setting press either key briefly To mute the sound Press BK front panel or MUTE handset The MUTE indicator will be lit and the sound will be muted To unmute the sound press SK front panel or MUTE handset again The sound will also be unmuted if you press an input or volume key Changing the balance The balance can be changed in 19 steps from fully left to fully right To change the balance
22. lues for the currently displayed user option To save the user options Press and hold down VOL front panel until the progress bar display is complete The KOLEKTOR Preamplifier will then return to normal operation with the user options you have set User options The following table lists the user options provided In each case the initial value is shown underlined Number Name Description Values U1 Default Volume The default volume setting on power up 0 Volume 15 Ignored if U5 is enabled 1 Volume 30 U2 Enable Sleep Defines the sleep display after 20 seconds 0 Disabled Mode 1 Enabled 2 Enabled U3 Auto Memory If disabled the current volume bass treble 0 Disabled while power is on and balance settings are used for all sources 1 Enabled If enabled the volume bass treble and balance settings are retained for each individual source U4 Auto Listen Source If enabled the tuner or CD player source is 0 Disabled selected on a tuner or CD player handset 1 Enabled command U5 Retain User If disabled then on power up the volume 0 Disabled Amplifier Settings balance bass and treble settings for each 1 Enabled on power up source are set to the power down values If enabled then on power up the volume balance bass and treble settings for each source are restored to their individual previous values The volume is limited to 30 Overrides U1 U
23. moving inputs You can assign the name to any input to indicate that it is unused The input will then not appear when you step through the sources with the SRC and SRC buttons This is very convenient if you have fewer than ten sources SWITCH ON SRC POWER The procedure for configuring sources is described in the following sections To start configuring inputs Switch off the KOLEKTOR using the power switch on the front panel Press and hold down SRC front panel and switch on the power again Keep SRC held down until the progress bar display is complete and the display shows Sources The display will then change to show the source assigned to line input 1 Note that if you turn off the power while you are naming sources any changes you have made will be ignored and the previous assignment of names to inputs will be retained To select the input to rename Press SRC front panel or handset To change the name of the currently selected input Press SRC front panel or handset The name will step through the following sequence of options Display Handset button Description cd CD CD player Eu TUNER Tuner EP TAPE Tape deck Au AUX Auxiliary En TV Television er VIDEO Video Cassette Recorder SE SAT Satellite cb CABLE Cable dd DVD DVD player L LASER LaserDisc player dE DAT DAT player Ph PHONO Phono a None Unused input
24. ng 9 R RECORD key 12 18 recording a source 18 recording lock 5 recordings cancelling 18 locking 18 replacing the fuse iii resetting 26 RS232 module 4 S safety instructions i ii setting up 6 sources 14 available names 21 connecting 8 names 5 recording 18 selecting 15 selecting directly from the handset 15 settings 4 specifications 30 SRC and SRC keys 12 15 switching on 14 T tape recorder connecting 9 technical information 30 technical support 28 tone controls 3 4 17 TREB and TREB keys 17 troubleshooting 27 U unpacking 6 user options 5 24 Auto Listen Source 24 Auto Memory 24 changing 22 Default Display 25 Default Volume 24 Enable IR Control 24 Enable Sleep Mode 24 Enable Unity Gain 25 RC5 Amplifier Address 25 user options continued resetting 26 Retain User Amplifier Settings 24 RS232 Command Interface 25 Time Out Period 25 Volume Control 25 VOL and VOL keys 12 16 voltage selection 6 volume changing 16 2 LINN the only sound PACK 353
25. ontrol circuitry Only two wires carry the communications between the control and audio modules They have electrical activity only when you are changing an input or the volume level A small dedicated power supply on the control module ensures that the power demands of the control circuitry have no effect on the main audio power supplies Interface module This attention to detail also applies to the RS232 module There is no electrical connection between the RS232 ports and the internal circuitry This prevents any noise from the external controlling system entering the audio circuitry We hope that this information explains a bit more about this unconventional control amplifier but if you would like to know more about this or any of our products please contact us Enjoy your music Special features of the KOLEKTOR In addition to providing all the features you would expect on a high quality preamplifier the KOLEKTOR also provides several unigue features Bass and treble controls The Linn KOLEKTOR includes subtle bass and treble controls These provide slight freguency response adjustments to allow you to enhance the sound from small loudspeakers or adjust the sound when the system is being used in a small room Independent source settings The Linn KOLEKTOR can remember the volume balance bass and treble settings for each of the sources This allows you to compensate for any tonal differences between your sources
26. options may interfere with your required choice so it is a good idea to read the section User options page 24 before changing them Maintenance The Linn KOLEKTOR is designed for a long life and any servicing should only be carried out by an authorised retailer Cleaning Dust or finger marks can be removed using a soft damp cloth Avoid the use of domestic cleaning products Technical support For technical support and product queries information Our address is y Y Telephone hb E mail Facsimile Web site UK Helpline Linn Products Limited Floors Road Waterfoot Glasgow G76 OEP Scotland 44 0 141 307 7777 0500 888909 helpline linn co uk 44 0 141 644 4262 http www linn co uk linn America Telephone Facsimile E mail Linn Incorporated 4540 Southside Boulevard Suite 402 Jacksonville Florida 32216 904 645 5242 904 645 7275 linnincorporated compuserve com Specifications Technical information General Dimensions 80mm x 320mm x 325mm 3 15 x 12 6 x 12 88 H x W x D Weight 4kg Power consumption 8W maximum Mains supply fuses 100 115VAC T800mA 220 240VAC T400mA Mains supply tolerance 10 with no performance change Audio Input impedance Input 1 47kQ in parallel with 68pF Inputs 2 to 10 50kQ Maximum input level 2 5V rms Nominal input levels Line inputs 2V rms Phono MM input 2 5mV rms Output impedance Line
27. or antenna grounding If an outdoor antenna is connected to the tuner receiver ensure that the antenna system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static build up In the USA see article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 concerning installation reguirements Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Objects and liquid entry Take care not to let objects or liquids fall into the product Damage requiring service The product should be serviced by qualified personnel if a The power cord or plug has been damaged b Objects or liguid have fallen into the product c The product has been exposed to rain d The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in operation e The product has been dropped or the enclosure damaged Servicing Don t attempt to service the product beyond that described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to gualified service personnel UK USERS PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Fuse replacement This appliance is fitted with a non rewireable 13 Amp mains plug The plug contains a 5 Amp fuse If the fuse has blown it can be replaced as follows a Pull out the red fuse cover carrier b Remove and dispose of the blown fuse c Fita new 5 Amp BS1362 approved fuse into the carrier and push the carrier back into the plug Always ensure the fuse cover
28. rtment like a drawer flip down the cover and remove the two original fuses Then insert the two replacement fuses and close the fuse compartment WARNING This appliance must be earthed Use the earthed moulded mains lead supplied Never use an unearthed plug or adaptor Positioning the KOLEKTOR You can position your KOLEKTOR Preamplifier almost anywhere you find convenient but the following considerations may be useful The KOLEKTOR Preamplifier can be placed on top of other Linn products provided you allow plenty of air circulation around components that generate heat such as power amplifiers If you are using the phono input you may need to keep the KOLEKTOR up to 30cm away from a power amplifier Locating the KOLEKTOR for use with the handset The Linn infra red control system is exceptionally sensitive and you should be able to operate your KOLEKTOR with the handset from almost anywhere in a room For best results the infra red sensor on the front panel should be kept out of direct sunlight and it should not be obscured Note that certain types of halogen lamps and low energy or fluorescent bulbs can also interfere with use of the handset if they are near to the infra red sensor Connecting the KOLEKTOR The following diagram shows the connections for the rear panel of the KOLEKTOR RS232 PHONO MAINS INPUT CONNECTIONS GROUND VOLTAGE AUDIO CONFIGURABLE TAPE SELECTOR OUTPUTS OUTPUTS
29. t select the source you want to record using SRC and SRC front panel or handset or one of the source keys on the handset The currently selected source is always switched to the record output Then lock the input by pressing RECORD front panel or handset The LOCK indicator will be lit to show that the source is locked If you attempt to change source while a source is locked the SOURCE and LOCK indicators will flash to remind you that a recording is active To cancel a recording Press RECORD front panel or handset again The LOCK indicator will be switched off to show that the source is unlocked Customising the KOLEKTOR This chapter explains the advanced features of the KOLEKTOR including configuring the source inputs and the user options Configuring the inputs The KOLEKTOR allows you to assign any of 12 alternative source names to each ofthe ten inputs on the back panel The name you assign to an input determines the display shown on the front panel and the handset button used to select the source You can assign the same name to two or more different inputs in which case the inputs will be selected in turn each time you press the corresponding handset button Using a moving magnet phono source If you want to use a moving magnet phono source with the KOLEKTOR Preamplifier connect it to input 1 and change input 1 to the name Ph You cannot give the name Ph to any ofthe other inputs Re
30. without having to readjust the settings each time you switch sources Configurable source names To give you total flexibility about the way you connect sources to the KOLEKTOR Preamplifier you can configure each input with a name to identify the source that you have connected to it This also determines the handset key used to select the source You can also omit inputs so that they are not selected when you cycle through the sources Recording lock When making tape recordings from the Linn KOLEKTOR you can lock the source you are recording to make sure that you cannot disturb the recording by accidentally selecting another source User options The KOLEKTOR Preamplifier includes 12 user options to allow you to customise the way the KOLEKTOR works to suit your own preferences For example you can control what happens when you switch the KOLEKTOR on how the display operates and how the volume control behaves Intelligent operation with other Linn products If you use the Linn KOLEKTOR with other Linn products such as a Linn CD player or tuner the KOLEKTOR can automatically select the appropriate input when you operate the handset controls for that source This ensures that your hi fi system is as intuitive as possible to use and requires the minimum number of key presses to achieve what you want Optional computer control The KOLEKTOR Preamplifier can be fitted with an optional RS232 interface to allow it to be control
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